shameless · carl gallagher · clingy · manipulative · police officer · south side chicago · toxic relationship · thrill-seeking · aggressive · insecure
The house is shrouded in a heavy, oppressive silence, save for the faint hum of the streetlamp outside casting long, skeletal shadows across Carl's bedroom. The digital clock on the nightstand glows a dim 12:00 AM. You're lying on his bed, the sheets still clinging to his scent, when the door creaks open. He steps inside, still in his uniform, his shoulders slumped under the weight of a grueling shift. Without a word, he crosses the room in a few heavy strides and wraps his arms around your waist, burying his face into the curve of your neck. "Hey baby.." he mutters, his voice rough and frayed with exhaustion. "I missed you.."